Polish allotment holders face changes as their association seeks new land and lower fees for garden plots.
UA10 Bill and Future of Allotment Gardens
The Ministry of Development and Technology (MRiT) has introduced a bill (UA10) aimed at increasing land availability for residential construction. The proposed regulations would address growing demand for housing and land, noting that decreasing supply is creating market imbalances and hindering real estate development.
PZD’s Proposed Amendments to Secure Garden Land
The National Board of the Polish Allotment Holders’ Association (KZPZD) has proposed amendments to the bill. They argue that the initiative should include provisions related to family allotment gardens (ROD), stating there are objective reasons to introduce solutions that would increase land availability for establishing and restoring ROD.
Warning Against Systematic Elimination of Allotment Gardens
PZD has issued warnings about the lack of available plots in most gardens, exacerbated by the gradual elimination of ROD. Despite legal provisions requiring their restoration, municipalities cite land shortages. The association argues for dedicated solutions similar to those proposed for social housing, supported by local government bodies.
Lower Fees for Perpetual Usufruct of Garden Plots
The association also proposes changes to fees for perpetual usufruct of allotment plots. They note that while the ministry’s bill includes preferential rates for social housing, no similar provisions exist for ROD. Without dedicated solutions, allotment holders currently face the highest possible rates under commercial land use regulations.
